Wicked_Limitz

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What's going on guys? thinking of picking up a new steering wheel for my Z and I'm leaning towards a "Personal" one but I am having hard choices between the leather one vs a suede one. I want the suede but afraid that'll wear and tear over time? For those with either or, can you guys give me some input? also what hub did you go with as well. Thanks

terrasmak

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Suede is great for track cars that get driven with gloves on at all times.

AdvanZ33

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Personally, I would go with leather. Suede looks horrible when it starts to wear.

Wicked_Limitz

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ok thanks for the feedback fellas.

graffkid732

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Leather looks good when it starts wearing?

I bought a Suede wheel because I liked the suede look better. Not a daily driver so not worried about having to wear gloves or anything anyone else talks about. I know plenty of people who rock suede wheels on even Daily drivers and never complain about it. Go for what you like and think will look better. In the end, any wheel will wear.

AdvanZ33

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Leather wear is preventable. The only way to prevent suede from wearing is by not touching it.

JCITY

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Suede looks good,but not practical for a daily driver.If you have the bucks to afford a
Lamborghini(they use suede),you don't worry about the wear.You just buy a new car.
Leather is best.In relation to your subject,I can't understand the use of carbon fiber on a steering wheel?Looks cool for sure.The grip???no better than having a plastic wheel off
a 50's car.

Flo-ridaZ33

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I've all 3.. Suede, poly, and leather. The leather is better but the Suede works with my interior.

Wicked_Limitz

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^that's my issue right there! I really wanted to go with suede because I'm having my headliner and my shift wrapped in it as well. I wanted my interior to flow all together. Such a tough choice, I daily drive my Z too!

Flo-ridaZ33

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I have a poly one for cheap... pm me for details.

lgear080

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perforated leather neo grinta...

it's a deal at the retail price. quality is next level.

the suede does wear like crap.

TehkMob

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I cosign this. Leather is awesome for daily. And the neo grinta is perfect for short hub and qr. Only sets in about a inch closer to driver.

BoomerZ33

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i bought the suede one. i'm happy with it.

Wicked_Limitz

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how long did you have it for? any signs of wear?

BoomerZ33

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i've had it for 6 months. but i don't drive my Z everyday so i doubt i'll have to worry about wear anytime soon.

shaddy-z.

What about those wood grain type material wheels? No wear, and if you wear gloves there is no wear problem? Seems like a good option. I love suede but it gets crappy after sweat is all over it.

JCITY

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Don't know about "wood grain",bit real wood wheels were the norm in the older British cars.In fact,wheels such as Nardi(high end)are still available.
Don't know if hub adaptors are available for a Z.IMO,nothing looks better than a varnished wood wheel in a classic looking car.Unfortunately,the Z
is not a classic looking car.Wood may work for a wheel if you did your interior in a wood dash kit(not my style!).
Leather is still best.

Spork

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Get leather, take my word for it.

Suede wears out very fast and ends up looking like sh*t. If it's a DD, leather. If it's a track car or driven not so often... suede... as it does help with grip.

Had a suede KEY!S wheel in my car for about 10 months... swapped it out for a nice MOMO Race leather wheel.

abushong504

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I have leather. Love it. Also have a suede headliner. Don't really notice the difference. As mentioned, suede would wear faster and collect more material/oil than the leather. If not a daily, wouldn't be as bad. I just think leather would last longer with conditioning, etc.

Wicked_Limitz

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appreciate the help fellas! Leather it is!